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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.12, 25,959.85 and 6,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.12, 25,959.85 and 6,773.78 is: 10,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.12 : 25,959.85 = 6,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.12/25,959.85 = 6,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.12x = 25,959.85 × 6,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.12x = 175,846,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,846,312.73/17,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.52

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